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CLEAResult Closes Contract with Consumers Energy to Implement Additional
Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
CLEAResult to start driving design and consulting for Home Energy Analysis and
ENERGY STAR® Lighting and Appliances programs in 2015
AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 25, 2015) — CLEAResult, a leader in designing and
implementing technology-enabled energy efficiency programs for utilities, governments,
schools and businesses, today announced it has finalized a new contract for
Consumers Energy’s Home Energy Analysis and ENERGY STAR® Lighting and
Appliances programs, significantly expanding the company’s existing portfolio with one
of the nation’s largest combination utilities.
Under this new contract, CLEAResult will provide comprehensive to-market
implementation design and strategy to help drive impacts on Consumers Energy’s
residential energy savings goals from 2015 through 2017. CLEAResult has worked with
Consumers Energy since 2009 to implement its Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency
Assistance Program and since 2012 to implement their New Home Construction
Program. By employing transformative program design, customer service and marketing
approaches, these programs have grown to provide meaningful and long-lasting support
of Consumers Energy’s promise to help Michigan homes and businesses save energy.
“Consumers Energy is proud to build upon its six-year relationship with CLEAResult to
continue offering comprehensive savings solutions for our residential customers,” said
Teri VanSumeren, director of energy efficiency solutions for Consumers Energy.
CLEAResult began its work with Consumers Energy in 2009, generating a major impact
on the company’s residential energy efficiency portfolio through effective program
design strategy. As a result of its efforts, CLEAResult delivered various energy
efficiency solutions to high risk customers by tailoring programs to each individual’s
needs, facilitating cost savings and increasing home comfort. Energy efficiency services
provided through the programs included insulation, air sealing and carbon monoxide
detection, all free of charge.
“CLEAResult has a long standing relationship working with Consumers Energy and we
are honored to expand our collaboration with the addition of these newest programs,”
said Glenn Garland, chairman and CEO, CLEAResult. “This is such an exciting
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achievement for CLEAResult as it provides us the opportunity to raise the bar in the
design and implementation of energy efficiency programs at Consumers Energy and
across the industry.”
Providing electric and natural gas services to nearly 6.6 million of Michigan’s 10 million
residents, Consumers Energy is the nation’s fourth-largest combination utility. With
CLEAResult’s help, Consumers Energy seeks to take major strides in its strategic
Growing Forward plan to invest more than $6 billion in various energy efficiency,
renewable energy, environmental and customer service enhancements and new power
generation initiatives in Michigan over the next five years.
ABOUT CLEAResult
CLEAResult is a leading provider of energy efficiency programs and services. Through
proven strategies tailored to clients’ unique needs and market dynamics, the combined
strength of experienced energy experts and technology-enabled service offerings help
CLEAResult change the way people use energy for hundreds of utility and business
partners around the globe. Founded in 2003, CLEAResult is headquartered in Austin,
Texas, and has over 1,500 employees in more than 40 cities across the U.S. and
Canada. The company is backed by General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity
firm. For more information, visit clearesult.com.
ABOUT Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest utility, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy
(NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and electricity to 6.6 million of the state’s 10 million
residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
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